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Courses and Entry Requirements
Our full Course Guide is available for download at the bottom of this page - this provides detailed information about each of the courses we offer.
You can also find a summary of our general and subject-specific entry requirements available for download below.
A level Courses
Art and Design (Fine Art)
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Computer Science
Design Engineering
Drama and Theatre
Economics
English Language
English Literature
French
Further Maths
Geography
History
Law
Maths
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Vocational Courses
BTEC Business
BTEC Applied Human Biology
BTEC Health & Social Care
BTEC IT
BTEC Sport
WJEC Applied Diploma in Criminology
Enrichment Opportunities
Students are able to opt for a range of enrichment opportunities to supplement their core study programme, including:
Sports Leadership
Core Maths
Certificate/Diploma in Financial Studies
Extended Project Qualification
Maths & English GCSE retakes
Oracy
Young Enterprise
Mindfulness
Sport and Fitness
Yoga
There are other non-academic enrichment opportunities available such as the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, our Sixth Form Teaching Assistant programme (VITA), house competitions, work experience, stage productions and the annual Eisteddfod!
Study Programme Structure
Most students will study three subjects (or the equivalent) across Years 12 and 13.
Some of our most able students will have the opportunity to study four subjects across the two years.
There will be no formal AS examinations, but students will have regular assessments and rigorous internal examinations at the end of Year 12.
Entry Requirements
Three A level study programmes:
Achieve a minimum of five 6-9 GCSE grades
Meet any specific subject entry requirements
Four A level study programmes:
Achieve a minimum of seven 8-9 GCSE grades
Meet any specific subject entry requirements
Level 3 BTEC programmes:
Achieve a minimum of five 5-9 GCSE grades or the BTEC Level 2 equivalents (pass or above)
Meet any specific subject entry requirements
Level 3 BTEC courses can be combined with A-levels. Mixed programmes will be subject to a review of individual examination performance.
Subject Specific Entry Requirements
These are detailed in the Course Guide and on the Entry Requirements Summary document which is available to download at the bottom of this page
